For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
NONRECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Solid waste, refuse, construction debris and materials for which there are no appropriate existing recycling markets.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, company, educational and medical institution, association, society, corporation or group.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.
(1) Aluminum cans: Empty and dry.
(2) Tin food cans: Empty and rinsed, labels removed if possible.
(3) Glass bottles and jars: Empty and rinsed, caps removed, unbroken clear, green and brown glass.
(4) Plastic bottles and jugs: All containers must be rinsed, cleaned out and decapped. The approved numbered plastic bottles, jugs and containers commonly identified as PETE and HDPE.
(5) Newspaper: Bagged or bundled, dry and clean. Place on top in recycle container or beside container.
(6) Corrugated boxes: Broken down and flattened. Place beside recycling container.
RECYCLING. The process of collecting and preparing recyclable materials and reusing the materials in their original form or using them in manufacturing processes that do not cause the destruction of the materials in a manner that precludes further use.
SOURCE SEPARATION. To divide or separate out from the main body, to make distinguishable from, to isolate, to seclude.
(Ord. 756, passed 6-11-90; Am. Ord. 771, passed 9-9-91; Am. Ord. 967, passed 6-14-04)